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Yoruchan(よるちゃん)
Yocchan( よっちゃん)
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In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Yoruka," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
夜 means "night, midnight."
Night - Night offers rest, mystery, and the quiet needed for deep reflection. May your child find peace in the night and wake refreshed for new days.
Midnight - Midnight marks the transition between days, a moment of stillness and change. May your child navigate life's transitions with the stillness of midnight.
架 means "shelf, to span."
Shelf - A stand made by laying boards horizontally to place or hang things.
Shelf - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
To Span - The act of span represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child span with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
世 means "world, generation, life."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Life - One's lifetime.
Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.
Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.
World - The world represents the entirety of existence, global connection, and universal perspective. May your child embrace the whole world, thinking globally while acting locally.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
Society - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Succession - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
流 means "flow, current, style."
Current - A body of moving water.
Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.
Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.
Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.
Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.
Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.
Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.
Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.
Flow - Flowing represents natural movement, ease, and going with life's currents. May your child flow through life with natural grace.
Current - The current represents moving forward, flowing energy, and the power of momentum. May your child ride life's currents wisely.
Style - Style - A Manner; a school of thought - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of style throughout life.
Counting - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Exile - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Fellowship - Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fellowship throughout life.
Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.
Status - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Stream - Streams represent freshness, the beginning of journeys, and the purity of mountain springs. May your child carry the freshness of a mountain stream, pure of heart and full of life.
Unfounded - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
果 means "fruit, result, accomplish."
Fruit - The product of a plant.
Accomplish - To Achieve; to complete.
As Expected - As expected or anticipated.
Determined - To do something with determination.
End - The end of something.
Finish - To end or die.
Truly - Really or truly.
Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.
Result - Result - An Outcome; a consequence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of result throughout life.
Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
As Expected - As Expected - As expected or anticipated - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as expected throughout life.
Determined - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
End - Ending represents conclusion, completion, and making way for new beginnings. May your child end things well and embrace new beginnings.
Finish - Finishing represents completion, follow-through, and accomplishment. May your child finish what they start with excellence.
Truly - Truly - Really or truly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of truly throughout life.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
Households
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